F.T. Island's Hongki has decided to step down as the MC for 'M! Countdown'.

FNC Entertainment revealed on December 13th, "The staff of 'M! Countdown' requested that he be absent temporarily only for 2 weeks and then return to his position. His stepping down was unavoidable because of his current activities. We had previously sought out a way to make it work because of the pleas from the staff, but we've told them of the decision due to his busy schedule."

Currently, Hongki is filming a movie, and also has F.T. Island's Asia tour and Japanese promotions on top of it. F.T Island is also currently scheduled for the 'TAKE FTISLAND' concert in Taiwan on the 15th and 16th as well.

Source: My Daily via Nate